ABOUT US

One of Sacramento's premier wedding and portrait photographers, Debbie Thompson Photography has been serving the Greater Sacramento Area and beyond since 1999.

Phone (916) 276-9552

Email debbie@debbie-thompson.com

From personal experience, the task of finding a stranger who you can trust to capture your life’s most precious memories is daunting. It can take a really long time of wading through a million websites and blogs, but, rest assured, it is possible to find a photographer you can connect with. I believe you will know who they are, as soon as you see their work and “meet” them online.

I love it when a client becomes a friend. After all, shooting someone’s special day is an honor and I always do my best to make my clients very, very happy. I approach each wedding as something unique, just as the bride and groom are. There are always weddings, but two are never the same ... that’s what keeps my passion alive and my work so exciting. I enjoy a reputation for being detail-oriented, fun, easy to work with, and honest. My journalistic and traditional style combines the best of both worlds. And with over 15 years of expertise in weddings, I’m able to lend a helping hand in planning and ensuring that events run smoothly.
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REVIEWS

I highly recommend Debbie to any couple wanting flawless wedding pictures! Our engagement photo shoot with her was marvelous, fun and creative, so I knew our wedding pictures were going to be amazing! Every time I look through our wedding photo album, I am amazed at how wonderfully she captured the most beautiful moments on our special day! I love how every picture has a special meaning and connection to that special day. Debbie is great at creating beautiful, brilliant photos!

I highly recommend Debbie to any couple wanting flawless wedding pictures! Our engagement photo shoot with her was Read more...

I highly recommend Debbie to any couple wanting flawless wedding pictures! Our engagement photo shoot with her was marvelous, fun and creative, so I knew our wedding pictures were going to be amazing! Every time I look through our wedding photo album, I am amazed at how wonderfully she captured the most beautiful moments on our special day! I love how every picture has a special meaning and connection to that special day. Debbie is great at creating beautiful, brilliant photos! Read less

Services Used: Photography

Debbie Thompson Photography responded with the following comments:

Thank you so much, Eunice! Your wedding was lovely!

Anonymous

Wedding:

2+ years ago

4.8/5.0

Well, I can't say we were the easiest couple to photograph (not every one is photogenic) but Debbie was a pleasure to work with. She was very patient with us yet very time efficient. She was also creative and fun to work with. She was assisted by her husband and you can tell they enjoyed working together to make our day a special one. Thanks Debbie!

Well, I can't say we were the easiest couple to photograph (not every one is photogenic) but Debbie was a pleasure to work Read more...

Well, I can't say we were the easiest couple to photograph (not every one is photogenic) but Debbie was a pleasure to work with. She was very patient with us yet very time efficient. She was also creative and fun to work with. She was assisted by her husband and you can tell they enjoyed working together to make our day a special one. Thanks Debbie! Read less

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Lorinda

Wedding:

9/21/2014

4.2/5.0

I guess I was hoping for a little better presentation rather than shutter -fly and it would have been nice to be able to choose the pictures you actually used for our book. But all in all the pictures turned out really good and we are not sad we used your services at all. Thanks for flying out all the way to North Dakota to help us make memories for our special day :-) God Bless ~ Lorinda

I guess I was hoping for a little better presentation rather than shutter -fly and it would have been nice to be able to Read more...

I guess I was hoping for a little better presentation rather than shutter -fly and it would have been nice to be able to choose the pictures you actually used for our book. But all in all the pictures turned out really good and we are not sad we used your services at all. Thanks for flying out all the way to North Dakota to help us make memories for our special day :-) God Bless ~ Lorinda Read less

Services Used: Photography

Debbie Thompson Photography responded with the following comments:

Thank you so much for allowing me to capture your beautiful and very special day. It was an honor to be a part of your wedding. I'm very sorry you were disappointed with your proof album, but the beautiful thing about receiving the digital files enables couples to create their own wedding album, if they choose. As noted in the contract, the album you received was a story proof album which is different from a traditional proof album where each image's identification number is printed under the images. Many years ago, I used to include the image identification numbers, but switched to the story proof album because everyone loves a story vs. a book full of small images with numbers. However, if you would like a high-quality wedding album, I do provide those and would be very happy to create one for you. Warmly, Debbie :)

Steve

Wedding:

8/21/2014

5.0/5.0

Debbie is a great photographer, who makes photo sessions painless and easy. The final product is great as well.

Debbie is a great photographer, who makes photo sessions painless and easy. The final product is great as well.

Debbie is a great photographer, who makes photo sessions painless and easy. The final product is great as well. Read less

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Nany

Wedding:

7/27/2014

5.0/5.0

Just curious my picture which close up with Rod why my face looks so dark ? My face like dark brown. It's only that picture. My face in other picture look great. Thank you

Just curious my picture which close up with Rod why my face looks so dark ? My face like dark brown. It's only that Read more...

Just curious my picture which close up with Rod why my face looks so dark ? My face like dark brown. It's only that picture. My face in other picture look great. Thank you Read less

Services Used: Photography

Debbie Thompson Photography responded with the following comments:

Hi Nany,

I'm more than happy to talk to you about this particular picture from your lovely wedding portrait session. I will email you right now. I'm glad you liked all of your images. The evening lighting and location were amazing!

Cavell

Wedding:

5/30/2014

5.0/5.0

Debbie is very friendly and professional. My wife and I both felt very comfortable around her during our wedding. She also gave us a free engagement photo shoot to help us get familiar with her and her shooting style. She likes shooting architecture (and is pretty good at it) so the pictures inside the church and for our reception do a great job of capturing the whole room. It feels like you're actually there when you look at the pictures.

Debbie is very friendly and professional. My wife and I both felt very comfortable around her during our wedding. She also Read more...

Debbie is very friendly and professional. My wife and I both felt very comfortable around her during our wedding. She also gave us a free engagement photo shoot to help us get familiar with her and her shooting style. She likes shooting architecture (and is pretty good at it) so the pictures inside the church and for our reception do a great job of capturing the whole room. It feels like you're actually there when you look at the pictures. Read less

Services Used: Photography

Debbie Thompson Photography responded with the following comments:

Thank you so much! You two were a delight to work with. I'm so glad we went to the cherry farm and could make that happen.

Aiko

Wedding:

10/27/2013

5.0/5.0

We spent a lot of time and thought researching and considering our options for a photographer. Now that it's all over, we have absolutely no regrets that we chose Debbie.

We were impressed from the very beginning. She was prompt at communicating, and professional the whole way through. She was kind and flexible enough to work out a customized package that worked for our needs and was reasonably priced.

Before the wedding, she checked out photo locations thoroughly so there were no surprises. When working on our photography schedule, she offered some suggestions that helped make the day go smoothly and on time and get all the shots we wanted and more. She and her assistants were pleasant and skilled, not obtrusive, and everything was very efficient while not being rushed. She even brought props that we didn't expect and suited us perfectly.

On top of all that, she went over and above our expectations when she posted a few sneak peek photos the very night of the wedding, after she had worked so hard all day. We are completely satisfied with the beauty and quality of our photos, even the ones from the reception in difficult low lighting. Debbie did an excellent job at capturing every moment of our special day and we often relive the day through the photos. We highly recommend her!

We spent a lot of time and thought researching and considering our options for a photographer. Now that it's all over, we Read more...

We spent a lot of time and thought researching and considering our options for a photographer. Now that it's all over, we have absolutely no regrets that we chose Debbie.

We were impressed from the very beginning. She was prompt at communicating, and professional the whole way through. She was kind and flexible enough to work out a customized package that worked for our needs and was reasonably priced.

Before the wedding, she checked out photo locations thoroughly so there were no surprises. When working on our photography schedule, she offered some suggestions that helped make the day go smoothly and on time and get all the shots we wanted and more. She and her assistants were pleasant and skilled, not obtrusive, and everything was very efficient while not being rushed. She even brought props that we didn't expect and suited us perfectly.

On top of all that, she went over and above our expectations when she posted a few sneak peek photos the very night of the wedding, after she had worked so hard all day. We are completely satisfied with the beauty and quality of our photos, even the ones from the reception in difficult low lighting. Debbie did an excellent job at capturing every moment of our special day and we often relive the day through the photos. We highly recommend her! Read less

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Adam

Wedding:

10/27/2013

5.0/5.0

Debbie was an excellent photographer from the time we contacted her until we received the pictures. She was attentive to detail, she helped with advice on the best places to take pictures, she worked with us on our desired schedule for the day - not dictating how things should go but working with us to make the day what we wanted it to be. The pictures turned out really good, both the posed shots and the candid ones - with excellent lighting in all. All in all we were both very happy with Debbie and the service that she provided and would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a top class photographer

Debbie was an excellent photographer from the time we contacted her until we received the pictures. She was attentive to Read more...

Debbie was an excellent photographer from the time we contacted her until we received the pictures. She was attentive to detail, she helped with advice on the best places to take pictures, she worked with us on our desired schedule for the day - not dictating how things should go but working with us to make the day what we wanted it to be. The pictures turned out really good, both the posed shots and the candid ones - with excellent lighting in all. All in all we were both very happy with Debbie and the service that she provided and would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a top class photographer Read less

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Laura

Wedding:

7/7/2013

5.0/5.0

Debbie is not only a great photographer, but she is also artistic! She is very organized and considerate of the different shots you are hoping to get. We couldn't have hoped for better photography. Working with Debbie was fun and stress free. She was able to capture the sweet, tender moments so that we can remember our big day forever!

Debbie is not only a great photographer, but she is also artistic! She is very organized and considerate of the different Read more...

Debbie is not only a great photographer, but she is also artistic! She is very organized and considerate of the different shots you are hoping to get. We couldn't have hoped for better photography. Working with Debbie was fun and stress free. She was able to capture the sweet, tender moments so that we can remember our big day forever! Read less

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ANA

Wedding:

7/22/2012

4.7/5.0

Debbie was extremely proffesional. She went the extra mile to make sure my wedding pictures were perfect. She took on the wedding schedule to make sure my wedding ran as smooth as possible. She was friendly and professional.
I will definately recommend her to all my friends!

Debbie was extremely proffesional. She went the extra mile to make sure my wedding pictures were perfect. She took on the Read more...

Debbie was extremely proffesional. She went the extra mile to make sure my wedding pictures were perfect. She took on the wedding schedule to make sure my wedding ran as smooth as possible. She was friendly and professional.
I will definately recommend her to all my friends! Read less